Leaders of Wellbeing & Engagement (LoWE)

 

Leaders of Wellbeing and Engagement (LOWE)

 

At the College the students are divided into one of four House groups: Champagnat, MacKillop, McAuley and Dominic, named after the founders of the religious orders who established Catholic education in the Maitland Newcastle Diocese.

Each Year group also has a focus.

Year 7 | Family

Year 8 | Truth

Year 9 | Mercy

Year 10 | Service

Year 11-12 | Light of Christ

 

 

Tutor Group operates to provide a small “family” group where the students will be fully supported. The Group meets each morning for prayer, roll call and communication about issues of the day.  A program is run through a Long Tutor Group period each week and is devoted to equipping students with skills and strategies to support them such as: building resilience, how to get organised and how to study.

Leaders of Wellbeing and Engagement along with Tutor Group Leaders are responsible for the overall wellbeing of the students in their care. They will oversee and advise them regarding their academic, personal and social issues and monitor their attendance, punctuality, application and responsibilities as a student at the College.

The Assistant Principal Wellbeing and Engagement is responsible for the management of the Wellbeing Team. Parents are welcome to contact a Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement or the Assistant Principal Wellbeing and Engagement with any issues of concern regarding their child.

 

The Wellbeing Space is divided into two spaces:

 

Year 7-9 Office and Year 10-12 Office

These spaces offer support systems and structures to assist students throughout these stages including:

  • assistance, support and advice to students as they transition - academically, spiritually and socially
  • recognising the diversity of student needs and provide support and direction to develop strategies to cope with situations and challenges
  • helping staff and parents to support individual students
  • providing leadership opportunities for students to develop their interests and strengths in the areas of leadership, social justice and community service
  • accessing school counselling services and/or external support
  • recognising and putting into place structures and strategies to support students with a variety of issues that may impact on their studies such as stress, anxiety/depression, relationship breakdowns, time management, organisation, study skills
  • developing positive relationships between members of the year group
  • accessing school counselling services and/or external support
  • communicating with parents to support their child
  • helping with a transition to university, TAFE or work or a combination of these

 

In addition to these staff, we have:

Wellbeing Support Coordinator (Programs and Community)

This role is responsible for the Long TG program and ensuring the 5 Ways to Wellbeing are a key focus to support students. This role also oversees the Merit System and SFX Cup.

 

Wellbeing Support (Data and Student Engagement)

This role is responsible for monitoring attendance and behaviour data and working with the Wellbeing Team to best support student outcomes. This role also oversees exam provisions.